317 chapters · 2,604 sections in this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.12-1. Purpose
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(a) To establish a cost-effective, convenient, statewide system for the collection, recycling and reuse of post-consumer paint. (b) To develop a comprehensive strategy, with the cooperation of state entities, producers, and retailers, for the proper management of post-consumer pa…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.12-2. Management of unused architectural paint — Definitions
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(1) “Architectural paint” means interior and exterior architectural coatings sold in containers of five (5) gallons or less. Architectural paint does not include industrial, original equipment or specialty coatings. (2) “Department” means the department of environmental managemen…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.12-3. Establishment of paint stewardship program
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(a) On or before March 1, 2014, each producer shall join the representative organization and such representative organization shall submit a plan for the establishment of a paint stewardship program to the department for approval. The program shall minimize the public sector invo…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.12-4. Regulations
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The department shall promulgate regulations recognizing conditionally exempt small quantity generators of hazardous waste consistent with federal Environmental Protection Agency standards. The department is hereby authorized to promulgate additional rules and regulations as neces…